Mizuki, Are You Interested in Kal'tsit?

"The child you brought carries a blessing similar to Ama's."

The wind and snow could not blow down the old tree. Although Yara was old, the years had given her enough wisdom and knowledge. Of course she knew the identity of the Tin Man. After all, it was the Tin Man who came as the representative of Columbia to negotiate that allowed the Columbia to settle here.

As for Ama, it is one of the deities in the Sami people's culture, a being similar to the Father of Ancestors Sami. Legend has it that Ama blesses the Sami people, Father of Ancestors is the earth, Ama is the forest.

However, the Tin Man, being an ancient being who has lived through countless ages and witnessed many rises and falls, know that Ama is indeed a colossal Feranmut.

"That Miss Vinta Magellan? She really helped us a lot; the Black Snow fell suddenly and heavily."

The Tin Man recalled everything that had happened at that time. Just as he and the Ursus Internal Guards were discussing how to venture deeper into the Ice Plains together, the heavy snow came quickly. The camp was located at the junction of Ursus, Sami, and the Ice Plains.

The Internal Guards obeyed Ursus, but his duty was to resist the Demons. He bought everyone a chance to survive. After Magellan instinctively took out a piece of ice crystal, the wind and snow and the seductive sounds mixed in were drowned out by the melodious song. The Tin Man could not see it, but he was sure that something had appeared from beside Magellan and repelled the invading Demons.

No, that might not be called a repulsion, the Tin Man wasn't sure either, but those Demons seemed to have been... eaten.

"Our time is running out, and Terra's time is running out too."

"But there are always some people who can't see reality, and even in the face of such a crisis, they're still thinking about how to steal the last piece of bread from someone else's pocket."

"There's nothing we can do about it. They become powerful because people know about them. If all of Terra knew of their existence, destruction would be all that awaits us. Would you want to become one of them, Ealchi?"

When faced with this question Ealchi would inevitably shake his head and close his eyes. The Tin Man Yara fell silent, knowing that Ealchi was prophesying, or rather, spying on them.

All that remained in her ears was the sound of wind and snow. Cold snowflakes fell on her face, Ealchi quickly entered a meditative state. Her breathing became steady, and she smelled a peculiar, light floral fragrance. Suddenly, she heard a song carried on the wind.

"Izumik ..."

Ealchi opened her eyes and subconsciously uttered the name. In an instant, she felt something climb up her ankle, and the world before her eyes instantly changed.

What fell from the sky was not snowflakes but heavy rain; what lay before her was not snow but grassland and forest; strange flowers and fruit trees bloomed all over the mountains and fields; herds of animals ran through the forest; the somewhat desolate land was full of life. She suddenly understood the meaning of the word Izumik —life.

The wind and snow were noisy, but Magellan was already used to sleeping in such weather. She was exhausted from moving supplies and injured people these days, and she didn't dare to ask Mizuki's tentacles to help her move things. She knew something must have happened, probably Mizuki had saved her again.

On a gloomy night, Mizuki's tentacles emerged from under the bed, carefully helping Magellan tuck herself in and leaving some to protect her before retracting the rest. Separated from Mizuki, they needed to hunt for themselves; the previous exertion had been too great, and those Demons were hardly palatable.

As the wind carried him into his dream, Magellan vaguely found himself standing before a towering mountain—no, it should be called an iceberg, only its exterior was covered by dark snow.

"That's... Mizuki?"

Magellan spotted a familiar figure and realized that the long-unseen Mizuki was in the distance, holding his signature transparent umbrella.

She tried to shout, but found that she couldn't make a sound at all. The snow fell even harder, and the dark snow seemed to be burying everything. In no time, it had covered Magellan from her ankles to her calves.

But Mizuki seemed completely unfazed. He simply folded his umbrella, and his long, light blue hair, along with his entire being, emitted a faint white light.

Under Magellan's gaze, Mizuki's hair transformed into pure white branches, becoming the only white in the world. Then came the rain. The sky began to rain, which quickly melted the ice and snow without forming any ice. The blackness seemed to be swallowed up by the rain and disappeared extremely quickly.

Then, Mizuki walked toward the iceberg, and Magellan suddenly felt as if he were stepping into an abyss.

"Um?"

After styling Goldenglow's hair, Mizuki wanted to ask her if she was satisfied, but then he suddenly heard someone calling him from the north. Lately, he had a growing premonition that there was something very important to him there, and that he would definitely have to go to the north someday.

"Brother, what's wrong?"

"No, it's nothing, just auditory hallucinations. Is this release acceptable?"

"Exactly the same as mine before."

Goldenglow happily patted his head. The siblings, upon seeing each other, tacitly avoided talking about the past that Mizuki didn't remember, but they still had to chat about something.

"Brother, I heard you've been to the Snowfield. What's that like?"

"Where... it's more vibrant than I expected. I thought that with snow all year round, the people there would have a hard time surviving, but they've bravely survived."

Mizuki had this part of the memory. Holding Goldenglow, he recalled what he had seen and heard at that time, and couldn't help but marvel at the resilience of life. Life itself is a remarkable thing.

"The Sami people traditionally categorize themselves by region: mountain people, forest people, and swamp people. The mountain people are the fiercest, as most of them are warriors. The swamp people are much friendlier, and they do the most business with Columbia. The forest people are the most mysterious."

"The Sami have many strange and wonderful things, such as trees that can walk, naturally round snowballs, and deer that can glow..."

As Mizuki recounted the story, this part of his memory gradually became clearer and more organized. He then realized that he had never sorted out this part of his memory before, or rather, he had subconsciously chosen to ignore it.

"I've made quite a few friends in Sami, one of whom you should know is Miu Miu."

"Could it be Miss Muelsyse?"

Muelsyse had visited Rhodes Island several times and had also come to Goldenglow's place for a haircut; the two even chatted about related topics for a while.

"Yes, she won't let me call her by her real name, otherwise she'll soak my clothes with water. Getting your clothes soaked on the Snowfield can freeze you to death."

"So... she's also my sister-in-law?"

For some reason, Mizuki felt that there was a strange and complicated emotion in Goldenglow's voice, like helplessness, and also a bit like the tone of Exusiai when she was jealous.

"If I say no, and she finds out, my room will probably be flooded tonight."

Mizuki fed Goldenglow a pastry and continued her story.

"It was also through Miu Miu that I met Mai-Mai, ah, you know, Magellan, but unfortunately I don't have him here..."

"Miss Magellan?"

A cute figure appeared in Goldenglow's mind, and she couldn't help but look at Mizuki. This time, Mizuki knew what she wanted to ask without her having to say a word.

"Mai-Mai and I are just ordinary friends!"

I don't believe it.

The kitten shook her head, her gaze towards Mizuki was very strange. She was certain that if Skyfire found out that Mizuki had actually found so many boyfriends, that girl who was once only one step away from confessing her love and who would occasionally burn her clothes due to spontaneous combustion would definitely explode.

Goldenglow still remembers that Skyfire and Mizuki were just friends at first, until one time... she lost control and burned all her clothes. Coincidentally, the only other person present at the time was Mizuki besides Goldenglow. But now, such a thing wouldn't happen again; at most, her stockings would be burned.

And that Ms. Mint who loves cats, she'd probably burst into tears.

"They're really just friends. By the way, has Mai-Mai ever been to Rhodes Island before?"

"Occasionally, because Ifrit is here, Miss Magellan and Miss Muelsyse would come to see her."

"Ifrit ..."

A familiar name, but never met. Mizuki had only heard of her from Muelsyse and Magellan. She was a strong yet pitiful girl, though Mizuki didn't seem to be much older than her.

"Does your brother know him?"

"No, I just know about it. By the way, how are you, Susie?"

"I'm fine," Susie breathed a sigh of relief. "The doctors at Rhodes Island are amazing. My Oripathy has been kept under control in its early stages, and there are no Originium crystals on my skin. Plus, I'm now the most famous barber on Rhodes Island!"

Seeing Susie's proud expression and the wagging tail behind her, Mizuki poked her ear, feeling equally happy.

Goldenglow had an indescribable feeling, as if Mizuki hadn't lost his memory at all. He was still the same as before, whether it was his small gestures or the tone of his voice during conversations. Perhaps it was because he remained consistent.

The meeting was somewhat long, yet it also seemed short. Susie recounted her life, the good and bad things she had encountered, the good and the bad people she had met. She was now an excellent sorcerer, the kind who could protect herself.

Two hours later, as it grew darker, Goldenglow remembered that she still had things to do.

"Sorry, brother, I have an appointment to get my hair done, so I have to go now."

"Go ahead, remember to come for dinner tomorrow."

Because of the favoritism of certain Doctor, Mizuki was assigned a room with a private kitchen, where she could cook her own meals. Goldenglow had eaten like this for several months before, so she didn't find it strange and readily agreed.

"Okay, then brother, remember to introduce all the wives to me tomorrow."

"You talk too much, you're asking for a beating."

I'm leaving now!

Seeing Mizuki feign raising her hand, Goldenglow hurriedly ran out, feeling better than ever before. But no sooner had she left than Specter walked in.

"Has the cute kitten left?"

"She just left; she had things to do. How is Sister Specter's health?"

Upon hearing Mizuki's question, Specter revealed an enigmatic smile. She sat down beside Mizuki and gently took his hand to prevent Mizuki from running away later.

"Don't you know my body best? You checked me over and over again before."

Specter's personality rudely stepped in and took control, pushing Laurentina aside and then trapping Mizuki's hand between her chest.

"That kitten's electric current must have been really hard for you to bear, right?"

Something seemed amiss. Mizuki tried to run, but Specter not only grabbed his hand but also sat directly on his lap.

"I've been waiting outside the door for over two hours, it was really tough for me too..."

As Specter spoke, his red eyes gleamed with barely suppressed excitement. Before Mizuki could even scream for help, her mouth was gagged.

The tentacles, of course, wouldn't help; they were happy to see it happen. Some of them, not wanting to miss out on trouble, even pulled out paper and pen from somewhere and sketched the scene at an incredible speed.

Hmm, got the valuable material sharks use to hunt jellyfish!

Chapter 112 Mizuki, are you interested in Kal'tsit?

"I know Cicero, and I even took Kal'tsit to see him..."

"Then, Mizuki obtained the Heart of Deep Blue ahead of schedule and even completed its modification. Operators like Goldenglow and Surtr also arrived on the island ahead of time."

"Oh my god! Could it be that I did it?"

Miss Doctor swayed slightly, feeling a surge of surprise, but it seemed that only this explanation made sense. Apart from Mizuki, she couldn't think of any other reason for her to seek out a deep-sea bishop, and according to Kal'tsit, that was many years ago.

Now the downsides of amnesia became apparent. The Doctor was certain she hadn't been transported to another world, because she had seen the "Rhodes Island Future Recruitment List" in Amiya's hand, and the handwriting on it was indeed hers.

"Sigh, looks like I'll have to watch my mouth from now on. I can't just act like I'm already a close friend. But Mizuki is really great; she still remembers her identity as a human being."

In the past, the Doctor would have been a bit timid. Although Rhodes Island's combat strength was not low, it was still far from enough to face those truly powerful forces. Just as Kal'tsit said, any high-speed warship from Ursus could easily blow Rhodes Island to smithereens. This made Rhodes Island need to be more careful in its actions.

For example, in this transaction between Rhodes Island and Reunion, in order to avoid being caught by Ursus, they specifically chose Lungmen as the transaction venue, because Ursus's plan originally included Lungmen, so it would seem legitimate for Reunion to send people there.

The plan is roughly as follows:

Reunion: We came to attack Lungmen, but we failed and didn't hurt anyone. However, we accidentally stole a batch of medical supplies from Rhodes Island. It's a pity we lost a batch of new Ursus military equipment.

Rhodes Island: We were just doing a perfectly good medical outreach program when these guys came up, loaded our stuff into their car, and drove off. We didn't want to do that, but they gave us so much.

Lungmen: I got beaten up? Oh right! I got beaten up! (Loudly, monotone reading)

"In the end, the only one who will get hurt is probably Ursus," the Doctor sighed. "Those guys from the Reunion have gone astray. They really can't do without some ideological guidance. Fortunately, the Doctor was a humanities student in her past life and a science student in this life. Combining the two makes her a true all-rounder."

With Alina's talent and eagerness to learn, it's no problem for her to make a name for herself in the Reunion in the future.

Of course, right now, the Doctor just wants to laugh, the kind of laugh that's really loud. Mizuki has already arrived at Rhodes Island and awakened to a higher form. With just one command, the Seaborn the Brood can sweep across the entire Terra.

Even without such extreme methods, Mizuki's own combat power is terrifying enough. The Doctor asked him, and his rain can cover dozens of kilometers around, and his tentacles can emerge from any place with "water." Those cute little tentacles can easily dismember any city.

"That said, this view has a unique charm... It would be even better if it weren't so high up."

Miss Doctor couldn't help but sigh, then was swayed a few more times by a gust of wind. There were probably more than thirty meters between her feet. Fortunately, the rope was strong enough, but Miss Doctor still couldn't help but feel black smoke rising from her head as she plotted her revenge.

She admits she's a bit thick-skinned in some ways, but she's always been the type to hold a grudge and seek revenge—in other words, she's petty. After being suspended and tortured for four hours, she was tired of seeing the scenery.

She wanted to get revenge on Kal'tsit, but she couldn't go too far, since she would be hanging on the bridge for a long time to come. The Doctor knew very well her reckless nature; she couldn't stand not causing trouble all day long.

But how can I achieve my goal?

"Doctor, did you miss me?"

A clear, gentle voice appeared beside her ear, like that of a lover she hadn't seen in a long time. Suddenly, the Doctor realized there was someone else beside her.

"Mizuki, what brings you here? How did your meeting with your sister go?"

The Doctor wasn't surprised that Mizuki could float in the air and talk to her; after all, she could see the tentacles beneath Mizuki's feet. However, the fact that Mizuki could stand so steadily on tentacles that were only two fingers wide was impressive; her balance was remarkable.

"Not bad. Although I've lost my memory, I can still feel that she's my sister~ and she looks a lot like me too."

(After all, they're both Mrs. Namie's children, it would be strange if they didn't look alike.)

While thinking to herself, Doctor was also quite happy. She still really liked that pink cat, especially now that Goldenglow was practically her sister-in-law.

So, it seems like Goldenglow can really do whatever she wants on Rhodes Island now. Her brother is the strongest fighter on Rhodes Island, and she's also pampered by a bunch of sisters-in-law.

"So, Doctor, why are you tied up here?"

"I accidentally offended Kal'tsit. By the way, this place has pretty nice scenery."

"Indeed, I'll go eat first, Doctor, will you continue?"

"Husband, save me! I know I was wrong!"

Seeing the smile on Mizuki's lips, the Doctor looked pitiful. How could she have forgotten that Mizuki also had a cunning side?

The seemingly soft yet resilient tentacles easily severed the rope, like a sharp knife. These tentacles did not manifest themselves in the Material Realm; the Doctor only saw their shadows.

Mizuki hugged her and then carried her back to the deck. Doctor was tied up like a caterpillar, and it was clear that Kal'tsit's bandage-making skills were excellent.